HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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Which layer of skin of skin contains the Dermal Papillae used for fingerprinting and gripping of surfaces?
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Epidermis
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Dermis
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Hypodermis
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Dermal papillae are the protrusions of dermal connective tissue into the epidermal layer.
Detailed explanation-2: -The papillae give the dermis a bumpy surface that interlocks with the epidermis above it, strengthening the connection between the two layers of skin. On the palms and soles, the papillae create epidermal ridges. Epidermal ridges on the fingers are commonly called fingerprints (see Figure 10.4.
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